CLEVELAND — As wildfires continue to ravage parts of southern Oregon and Northern California, killing at least 35 people and leaving towns completely destroyed, the effects are felt here in Northeast Ohio.
Power of 5 meteorologist Bryan Shaw said because the fires are so widespread, smoke from them has caused what would be a blue sky in Northeast Ohio to become hazy and gray in color.
The clear sky will not be as blue today due to smoke coming in from the western US.#Cleveland #Weather #Ohwx pic.twitter.com/YWjIAbHwUZ
— Bryan Shaw (@WxShaw) September 14, 2020
While it is hazy and gray in Ohio, the wildfires last week created some eerie glowing skies in California, including the Bay Area.
Video shows sky above Portland, Oregon, covered in a thick, orange smoke brought as wildfires continue burning out West. https://t.co/k6lF8q13W0 pic.twitter.com/WMHghzZGTG
— ABC News (@ABC) September 11, 2020
On Monday, Portland remained in the number one spot for poor quality air. The biggest city in Oregon and nearby Seattle are the top cities in the world for air pollution. Portland reached levels considered “off the chart” over the weekend.
RELATED: California wildfires causing hazy skies in Northeast Ohio, NWS says
Click here to view our interactive radar.
Read and watch the latest Power of 5 forecast here.
Download the News 5 app for more weather information from the Power of 5 weather team: Apple|Android
Download the StormShield app for weather alerts on your iOS and Android device: Apple|Android
Follow the News 5 Weather Team:
Mark Johnson: Facebook & Twitter
Bryan Shaw: Facebook & Twitter
